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Champion Trees debut with a charmingly candid full album

October 21, 2022 No Comments

_{[The boys from Champion Trees at Evol. PHOTO: Murray Williamson]}

Champion Trees‘ debut album, Now 3000, is a diary of personal trials written with the frank honesty of an old friend. The 12 tracks are fleshed out with candid detail and explicitly local contexts, totalling a full-length 42 minutes. That’s an ambitious debut for an up-and-coming band, and something that’s rare in the single-focused streaming era. Released on 1 July, Now 3000 recounts adventures in self-doubt, restless romance, and losing days in the Cape Town suburbs.

In Music

Angie oeh puts Afrikaans mumble rap on the map

October 20, 2022 3 Comments

[Angie oeh crowd surfing at Liefde By Die Dam 2022. PHOTO: Wayde Flowerday] When talking about the Afrikaans rap scene,…

In Music

Internet Girl attracts international attention with home-grown hyperpop

October 19, 2022 1 Comment

Internet Girl is the product of a generation raised online. This unique group wears these digital roots on their sleeves…

In Music

Luukhanyo: The Rising Cape Town Lyricist And The Story Behind His Music

October 19, 2022 1 Comment

An innate storytelling ability and effortless delivery over organic instrumentals are the hallmarks of Cape Town-based rapper Luukhanyo. The anticipation…

In Fashion

The Music and Fashion Evolution of Luh’ra: A Breakdown

October 12, 2022 4 Comments

Enchanting vocals, effortless style and fearlessness — are a few words that come to mind when trying to describe the…

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Meet local garage rock’s Elle E and their fearless frontwoman Ellenie Eloff

October 12, 2022 1 Comment

The undeniable vocals, instrumental skill, eccentric aesthetic, and poetic lyricism of Ellenie Eloff make one reminisce about icons such as Karen O, Kathleen Hanna, and Carrie Brownstein.

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Face Jackson’s Self-Titled Debut Album is the Perfect Blend of Vigour and Musical Finesse

October 5, 2022 3 Comments

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing Cape Town’s local band Face Jackson perform live, you’ll know that their brilliant instrumentals, great vocals, and overall groovy vibe make this band an unforgettable experience. Thanks to the release of their self-titled debut EP on 24 September, this same experience is now available to you, in the comfort of your home.

In Fashion

Local Designer Jaro Conradie is Bringing OTZ Home

October 5, 2022 No Comments

Designer and entrepreneur Jaro Conradie created the one-of-a-kind clothing brand OTZ Home for the fashion-forward individual. It is instantly recognisable thanks to its signature bold colours, statement pieces, unexpected lettering, customised puffer jackets, and accented denim pieces. As a designer, establishing a standout brand in the South African fashion industry is no easy feat. Fortunately, we were able to talk to Jaro about his experiences and challenges as a local designer, his sources of inspiration, and his future plans for OTZ Home.

In Music

Josh O’Bree: Bringing back live music to Cape Town, three bands at a time

October 5, 2022 5 Comments

With his long unshorn hair and calm demeanour, Josh O’Bree, originally from Port Elizabeth, entered the Cape Town live music…

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Meet Die Kraaines and their fearless leader, Karel Bester — here to revolutionise Afrikaans music

October 5, 2022 1 Comment

With a band name like Karel Bester en die Kraaines Band (Die Kraaines) and a self-described genre like “psychedelic boere-punk,” you are here to flip the script. Karel Bester, frontman of this up-and-coming four-piece Afrikaans rock band, sat down with us to talk about his musical journey and how it led him to the formation of Die Kraaines.